Public Relations Intern, Chesapeake Baysox

Attain Sports

About the Role

• This is an unpaid internship opportunity designed to provide valuable hands-on experience.
• Participants are eligible to receive college credit for their work, subject to approval by their academic institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting Creative Media and Broadcasting Manager in coordination and execution of public relations and media relations plan for the surrounding market.
• Assist in daily baseball information operations – including but not limited to: construction, printing, and distribution of rosters, game notes, stat packs, and other relevant press box materials.
• Assist with coordination and execution of inbound media inquiries for interviews and general coverage of the team, venue, and events.
• Assist in the creation of team, player, and baseball-related content for PR / Social Media materials in a timely manner.
• Update in-stadium signage to reflect that day’s game.
• Assist with the writing and distribution of game recap articles, postgame box scores, postgame highlights, and press releases, both physically and digitally, as necessary.
• Assist in website maintenance and management.
• Assist in the construction, update, and management of team records and media guide.
• Execute in-game and postgame social media posts including the clipping and posting of game highlights from the MILBTV game broadcast.
• Assist members of the media with press box needs.
• Fill-in and assist with press box operations as needed.
• Assist with broadcast operations as needed – based on experience.
• Assist and contribute to other marketing and promotion-related efforts throughout the season as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing a degree in communications, public relations or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Availability to work long hours at certain periods of the year including nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability between April and September, with flexibility based on academic schedule.

Broadcast Operations (based on experience)

• Management and construction of radio inventory (bumps, commercials, etc.).
• Co-hosting weekly Baysox programming.
• Conducting interviews.
• Play-by-play and color commentary.